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Bayne Appointed to Lead TFT-LCD Glass Substrate Business in China

July 31, 2006

SHANGHAI, China, July 31 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) announced recently that John Bayne has been named president, Corning Display Technologies (CDT) China. Bayne will be responsible for leading CDT China's commercial activities and the establishment of Corning's first manufacturing operation on the China mainland. Bayne has worked for Corning for 11 years. Prior to this appointment, he was director of the OLED (organic light emitting diode) Program, where he developed and implemented Corning's strategy for participation in the active matrix OLED market from 2003 to 2005. In 2005, he led the company's display industry intelligence group, which included end market forecasting and competitive intelligence. "John will lead Corning's Display commercial team in China as we continue to build strong customer relationships. He will also hone Corning's strategy to ensure we meet both the near and long term needs of China's LCD market," said Clark Kinlin, chief executive officer, Corning Greater China. "With TFT-LCD development included in the Chinese government's 11th 5-year plan, we see great opportunities in China's bright future. Corning is the first TFT-LCD glass substrate supplier to announce a manufacturing facility on the China mainland. It shows our high level of commitment to the LCD industry in China and to growing with our customers in this important region," added Kinlin. Bayne and his family will relocate from Corning, N.Y. to Beijing in August 2006. About Corning Incorporated Corning Incorporated ( http://www.corning.com ) is a diversified technology company that concentrates its efforts on high-impact growth opportunities. Corning combines its expertise in specialty glass, ceramic materials, polymers and the manipulation of the properties of light, with strong process and manufacturing capabilities to develop, engineer and commercialize significant innovative products for the telecommunications, flat panel display, environmental, semiconductor, and life sciences industries. For more information, please contact: Corning China Lydia Lu Tel: +86-21-5467-4666 ext 1900 Email: lulr@corning.com US Corning James E. Terry Tel: +1-607-974-7343 Email: terryje@corning.com SOURCE Corning Incorporated
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